…largely avoided increasing consumer demand for more nutrition information. The other three breweries include Constellation Brands Beer Division, the Craft Brew Alliance, and North American Breweries. Together with the other…
NPPC Opposes Proposed Animal Welfare Changes
…their animals. For example, gestation crates are approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association as appropriate for pregnant sows. NPPC said banning sales of meat and eggs because of production…
Women-In-Ag Trade Mission to the Far East in September
…supply, and China was the second largest market for American ag exports in 2015 to the tune of $23.5 billion. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Ag Groups Host Events at Party Conventions
…of American agriculture. The Great American Farm Luncheon will take place at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, July 20 in Cleveland. The Leaders of American Agriculture cocktail reception will…
NIFA Announces Funding
…in available funding to support small businesses in the creation of advanced research and development projects that will lead to innovative solutions for American agriculture. This funding is available through…
Funding for Farmworker Housing
…affordable rental communities in four states. The funding will support 439 rental units in California, Florida, Kansas and Texas. Vilsack “American agriculture is grateful to the individuals working in the…
IndexBox Marketing: Orange Market In Crisis
…China. That country is increasing production of oranges and concentrate. However, that could eventually lead to China expanding out of its current domestic market to replace the dwindling American citrus….
Mid-Year Field Crop and Acreage Production
…up by 7 percent from 2015. Cotton: California’s cotton growers planted 55 thousand acres of Upland cotton and 155 thousand acres of American Pima cotton in 2016. Upland acreage is…
Funding to Address Climate Change Impact on Agriculture
…through NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), which is authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “Each year, climate change poses uncertain and varied challenges for American farmers and producers…
Industry Groups Urging House to Consider GMO Labeling
…on summer recess at the end of the week and won’t be back in session until September. Industry groups, such as the American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Corn…
Foodkeeper App Improved
…tool to help reduce food waste by sharing storage methods that extend the shelf life of the foods and beverages in American homes. Since it was launched in April 2015,…
FARM at 49th AABP Conference
…programming during the 49th annual conference of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) in Charlotte, N.C. On Sept. 16, FARM will lead a day-long session filled with panels and…
New Proposal Eases Cuba Travel Burden
…nations, it will allow for easier travels by agriculture groups promoting U.S. products in Cuba. In a statement, U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said the move creates “opportunities for American…
CA Water Agencies File Suit Against Reclamation
…of some of America’s most productive farmland will be impacted by Reclamation’s actions. Those impacts were not the focus of the BiOp…. We recognize that the preparation of an EIS…